Connected & Thriving - Weekly Lift Up

About Connected & Thriving - Weekly Lift Up

Weekly message of encouragement and inspiration to help us lead thriving lives, families, communities, and organizations by connecting to what matters most. connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Caroline C. Barney

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   You Can Take a Hit and Get BackUp

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about what it means to take a hit and get back up! Intrigued? Grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   The Power of Presence

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about PRESENCE. The question for us: Are we embracing the power of presence? The challenge: Can we be present in the beautiful moments in our lives right now, starting this very moment? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Beyond Imposter Syndrome

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk moving beyond IMPOSTER SYNDROME… So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   5 Oct 2026

   The Abundance Within

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about abundance. The question for us: What do we mean when we talk about abundance? The challenge: Can we fill up enough that we’re able to give from a place of abundance, not scarcity? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   28 Sept 2026

   We Need You

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about this… WE NEED YOU Intrigued? Grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Listening to the Whispers

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about listening to the whispers in our lives, the quiet nudges that keep asking for our attention. The question for us: Are we paying attention when something is trying to get through to us? The challenge: Can we listen in these moments, even when we don’t understand why? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   14 Sept 2026

   What Are You Looking For?

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about the things are looking for. The question: What are you looking for? The challenge: What if instead of waiting for it to find you, you go and look for it? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Your Past Doesn’t Define You

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about letting go of what’s happened to us. The question for us: Are we letting what’s happened to us (our pasts) define us? The challenge: Can we let go of the things in our past that are holding us back from embracing the beauty of each new day? Can we choose to live in the present not the past? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Let it Be Enough

   Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week I have a story for you from when my girls were tiny. A story that I’ve been thinking of often the last few weeks as we head into the crazy of September and all that back-to-school brings with it. The punchline of this week’s episode - let loving your people be enough. So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline PS - This episode is based on a BLOG post called WORMS. If you’d rather read - you can find it HERE (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com/p/fd8d1d04-8c02-49aa-9bee-e3c50f321d16). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    17 Aug 2026

    Empowering Good in Our World Starts in Our Daily Lives

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simply cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week we’re going to talk about how we empower good. The questions for each of us: Are we under estimating the power of our daily actions? The challenge: how do we turn the volume up in our daily lives to empower good in a way that changes the families, communities and organizations we are part of by believing the small things strung together make all the difference. So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    10 Aug 2026

    Finding Joy in the Everyday

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simple cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week, we’re going to talk about JOY. The question – where is it? The challenge – how do we find it? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    3 Aug 2026

    More Than Perfect

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simple cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week, we’re going to talk about perfection. The question – Is the swirl of trying to be perfect slowing you down? The challenge – Can you just be you and let the rest of it fall away? So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Together, we are doing something spectacular! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    27 Jul 2026

    What if No is Actually An Invitation?

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simple cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week, we’re going to talk about NOs. How about that for a tease! Grab your coffee and have a listen! xoxo Caroline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    20 Jul 2026

    Momming - As a Verb

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simple cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week, we’re going to talk about SHOWING UP. The questions for each of us: Is there someone specific who needs you to show up for them in a tangible way? Or do you need to allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to reach out to a trusted friend or family member and ask for help? The challenge: how do we cultivate relationships in our lives that are more than surface level — relationships built on a foundation of always showing up, fully present, just as we are. So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Or if you would like to read the blog post CLICK HERE (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com/)! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

15. 

    13 Jul 2026

    Looking for Hope in Unexpected Places

    Hello Beautiful Friends! THIS IS YOUR WEEKLY LIFT UP! For those who want to do more than simple cope or survive. Who want to build resilient, joy-filled, THRIVING lives, families, communities, and organizations by being deeply connected to what matters most. Even in the chaos. This week, we’re going to talk about HOPE. And the question for us is: how do we find hope when things don’t feel hopeful? The challenge: how to cultivate hope in the everyday by keeping our eyes open for the unexpected ways it shows up. So, grab your coffee and have a listen! Or if you would like to read the blog post CLICK HERE (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com/p/life-in-line)! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

16. 

    6 Jul 2026

    Welcome! I'm so glad you're here!

    Transcript - for those who’d rather read…. Hi everyone and welcome! I am so, so excited to be here with you today. It is the launch of the Connected and Thriving Podcast - Weekly Lift Up. This has been a long time coming, and I’m thrilled to now have this space to share with you on a weekly basis. This podcast is for anyone who could use a quick hit lift up to start your week. It’s the kind of thing where I hope you’ll grab your cup of coffee and listen for five minutes first thing on a Monday, or maybe throw it on while you wait in the pickup line at school or on your way to work. The episodes will be very short and packed with encouragement and inspiration for the week ahead of you. I’m going to share the thoughts, questions, and stories that show up in everyday life. The messy, the meaningful, the funny, and everything in between. Here’s the thing….the truest of true things I know is that everything is decidedly better when we’re together. And this is my way of doing that. So I hope you’ll feel part, and join in as a place for all of us to come as we are and build thriving lives and families, communities and organizations, even in the middle of the chaos. So Subscribe on Substack or follow along wherever you listen to your podcasts. And share this with a friend as a way of lifting them up too. Because this is just the beginning of something spectacular we’re doing together. So until next time, I hope you’ll remember that you get to choose how you respond to this life you’ve been given. Throw open your arms and embrace the beauty of it and the possibilities in it. Until next week…. This is Caroline with your weekly lift up! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit connectedandthriving.substack.com (https://connectedandthriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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